"There Are Two Attitudes Towards Black People ..." (Black in Korea) | MFiles

[@TheBlackExJp]

In addition to Japan, we’ve added a few more countries to our Melanated Files (MFiles) series. So stay tuned for stories from across the globe. This is the first episode in this new wave.

[@containeduniverse]

Good stuff!

[@TheIdeabaker]

Thanks for sharing the stories of more melanated folks in other countries. Excited to learn from others! 😊

[@KeishaOllivierre]

Keep it going. I love your content.

[@CandysChannel]

Great idea!!! So interesting to see people of color in other countries besides Japan

[@jasondavis1162]

My lil cousin Kendora is a teacher over there. She went to East Carolina University.

[@tomboy5079]

You are curly haired, big and Black and you're beautiful along with your attitude!

[@heyspeakfromheartwithlove4979]

Haha....you made my day with that hilarious "could you leave the Thanks.

[@Anna-bc5ig]

Yeah...i agree with u Tom

[@JesseWorld1000]

Tom Boy Amen!!

[@shinysnewworld]

You are ignorant but talk behind the keyboard. What do you look like?

[@anon877]

She's so funny, I love her energy, plus she's from the Caribbean and Florida. I'm from the Caribbean and Florida too !!!

[@TheBooty28]

Yeah she has that caribbean laugh

[@DeezNutz-pg9io]

anonymous sameeee

[@teerich2011]

I'm from the Caribbean and uses to live in Florida!

[@alejandrayong5411]

Me too

[@streamsetmefre3]

@@sa5m225 heyy. My parents are from Grenada.

[@CarefreeMaya]

I felt so safe in Korea man. I would be out until 3 or 4am and I was not worried about anyone snatching me up.

[@daylxght8055]

They be creeping creeping though lol😂 As I heard,but still Korea seems like a safe country compared to where I live 💀 I can’t wait to move lol

[@CarefreeMaya]

Day Lxght They do 😆. I’m contemplating going there again but I don’t know. It’s definitely safer than NY 😵

[@L_kid2]

Yes Honey Yes it’s still pretty safe, so you’re good

[@nadinejosh133]

Just watch out to those hidden cameras in the public sis if u r moving to korea

[@lilyvaldez1003]

It's safer than NYC in a way but NYC feels like home and I don't think I can ever leave it

[@Ramvilles316]

"YA MAMA!" I felt that, LMAO

[@teerich2011]

Right? I was waiting for something sassy. A whole halfway into the video it comes out 😂

[@MeganJarrell]

Someone else's light shining doesnt dim yours!! Yes my friend!!!!

[@adrianwillis66]

Loved when she said that.

[@Jazzmarcel]

What a beautiful and positive and intelligent sista’!.......

[@FlyFreely8272]

You got me with "Yo Mama!" 🤣👏🏼👏🏼 I just love your laughter and personality. 🤗 Be safe and God bless you in your journey.

[@tsukiko140]

Gosh!!! What a beautiful spirit. Black women are amazing. Thanks for the interview, so insightful and positive

[@yonissaid714]

you know who more amazing. ME! LOL xD im laughing so hard at my level of cringe

[@teerich2011]

It's great that she's so happy in her own skin without needing close friends and relatives for reassurance. I hope I can get to the point when I'm ok being somewhere alone and with no family around. I've always had relatives around within the same city even when I lived on my own.

[@williamsbaffour6746]

Hi beautiful very proud you Ben proud to be a black

[@melvinblackburn195]

I don't think I have a "beauty" standard, but this lady definitely applies. What a wonderful interview.

[@christofat2704]

Rude interview , almost proud not to speak the native language !!!!

[@Waltiswicked]

I DO have beauty standards and this woman doesn't even get close.

[@sailormood_3278]

@@christofat2704or she's speaking the native tongue she was likely approached in. i get what you mean but you can see her effort in describing specifics, and i don't see how her doing an english interview for viewers who will likely also speak english, automatically says that she never speaks the native language ever. she literally lives there and plans to continue doing so. don't assume so much.

[@ah-ss7he]

@@Waltiswicked lets see ur pic.

[@believensee8621]

@@Waltiswicked why on earth would you feel the need to express this. Smh

[@diannainkorea]

Wow !! She's so on point about Korea! I'm here 7 years but she's got it down. I love at the end she did the "heart-teddddddd" lol

[@MiguelAlves1]

She’s so mad real. I love her spirit

[@g3MZ1ZA11G00D]

your grammar tho. what?!

[@daddams100]

She is so positive! What an upbeat person. Another great video and interviewee!

[@bettycherrypie]

I absolutely adore her and her attitude towards life.

[@christofat2704]

And also to be rude and arrogant not to be able To speak the native language after 2 years

[@monohina1997]

christo fat you seem bitter

[@monohina1997]

christo fat it’s always the people with no profile pic

[@wmcroy3306]

@@christofat2704 Oh well lol

[@IdorenyinHope]

I don't know how I got onto this page lol, but loving it. Interesting to see the various black experiences in Asia

[@Babyshoes777]

Wow! Love this woman ❤️, this interview really perked up my day. Thanks for your strength babe, I needed to see another black woman out here doin 👏🏾 it 👏🏾 *feeling hopeful now 😎

[@annemaried2334]

What a wonderful, down-to-earth, BEAUTIFUL young woman! She is so inspirational (to this 50-year old!).

[@abby4115]

I absolutely LOVE her attitude towards other people and life in general! I feel super inspired by what she said about focusing on the positive aspects. I tend to be more of realist borderline pessimist so this is a really important lesson for me and I can't wait to actually apply this to me own life.

[@sailormood_3278]

^ this is exactly how i felt w that

[@byunbaek6533]

she's so lovely, so beautiful and so wise. this really cheered me up❤

[@buttarain27]

I'm 10 years older than the interviewee and I lived in Korea over 7 years, like her, I am curly-haired, heavy and lightly tanned (about the same complexion as a tanned Korean, I'm bi-racial) and I was/am the COMPLETE opposite from her, I had ZERO confidence, no friends, had a toxic narcissistic Korean male "friend". There were some good times, mostly revolved around my job, but outside of my school environment it was very rough, not anything to do with cultural aspects because I researched, understood and knew about deep Korean culture but every negative moment was intensified by my "friend" who would go out of his way to make me feel the effects of it to the fullest, exaggerate it, belittle me, put me down and even make jokes in front of other Koreans. I wish I would have went to Korea with a strong confidence level and the ability to see the red flags that were going off when I met him, I could've saved myself 7 years of emotional pain and toxicity. I'm still very disappointed in myself for all the time I wasted in that "friendship" and for all of the missed opportunities because of the way I felt about myself.

[@TheBlackExJp]

Sorry to hear that. Hopefully you can put that all behind you and invest what you’ve learned into your present. That way you can reap the rewards in your future. Be strong and understand that you’re loved by many!

[@elzamonbebe1612]

This woman is awesome, I want to be surrounded by people like her. She is so positive and honest ❤️

[@ingusch3783]

"I've gotten to a point in life where I enjoy being me. I've always been a pretty confident person, outgoing, happy - but I think I"m at a point where I'm always ok with me, regardless of who's around or what spaces I'm in. [...] So yeah, right now my proudest accomplishment is being happy to be who I am!" Sis (calling you that because I get "cool older sister'-vibes from you), it felt like you spoke to my soul. I'm 26 and still looking for what I wanna do and who I wanna be, also really having doubts about entering my pre-designed career path as I'm slowly finishing my master's. I felt it when you said those words. I want to see the world. I wanna live freely. I wanna be a little more selfish, because I really have not been that, like, ever, and I love to please people, but I also don't wanna be one of those people who are really unhappy with how their life went at the end because they always put other's needs and opinions first. I wanna have the knowledge that I at least tried different things to the best of my abilities, that I wasn't too scared or too lazy to take a chance and see where it takes me. You're an inspiration!

[@Waltiswicked]

Find a good man instead.

[@sailormood_3278]

@@Waltiswicked shut up lol

[@sailormood_3278]

i felt this!

[@jamarestwick9684]

I love her. "I dont have the worry about fitting in" this exudes a different but solid type of good confidence.

[@tiffinihickerson1630]

Everything about this woman is beautiful, loving and inspiring!

[@grumpent]

God bless her she has good energy

[@adoringjess]

i feel like i never see any plus size black girl representation in korea so this makes me happy.

[@0lala020]

Tbh same and I feel I don't see any plus size representation in Korea period. At least none that's like positive, lot of times I feel like their size is used as a punchline for jokes a lot.

[@Raquelita89]

I loved Mikyba's interview! She seems like a lovely young lady. Thank you for sharing your experience with the world. I definitely learned something from you "faith and fear cannot reside in the same place". I wish and pray for a fruitful and blessed life for you!

[@sbaxter3252]

Mikyba! She is so loveable. I enjoyed the interview questions -unexpected. And her answers! So honest

[@cassandrarussell5558]

Omgosh. I didn't want your interview to end😃. Go-ahead sis. Your LIVING YOUR LIFE TO LIVE -I love it~

[@fatumatabinta7633]

I don't know her personally but i already love her by watching this video 🍒 also shes stunning!

[@joisanmi5370]

I'm so glad I came across these videos. When I was younger I had the opportunity to live and work in Japan but I was too afraid to go. My daughter tells me she would like to visit Japan and now I am encouraged her and send her these videos. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@roseking8555]

2:38. “I have a great team” 😃😃 2:39. “They don’t really talk to me” 💀💀💀💀 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@LottoLogista]

A great team doesn't speak so I agree 🤣🤣🤣

[@Bayo106]

@@LottoLogista lol

[@Ki-Yemaya]

As an introvert this sounds wonderful.

[@TonyG718]

She’s dope. I love all the open minded, free spirited brothers and sisters y’all have on here. I’m a law enforcement officer here in the states, and it gets depressing being in the guetto 24/7 because I get angry at young brothers and sisters for throwing their lives away for the bad choices they make no matter how much I try to mentor them. I swore an oath and I’ll always carry it, but man-hearing her lively personality and articulate accent is a breath of fresh air and gives me hope for young brothers and sisters as a whole.

[@navigategoodluck9069]

They feel hopeless about their futures and most didn't get raised in a healthy enviroment, but an unhealthy one. Where they as kids, had to adapt to toxic cicumstances. Then as adults, drugs become one way to survive inside a body that is filled with painful emotions and repressed trauma. Plus they are now equipped to deal with these types of enviroments which thrive on negative emotion. But it is not sustainable. Most dont find their way out. They don't want to face the pain.

[@adventurousartavia4462]

TonyG718 thank you for your service and prayers for your patience and protection 🙏🏽

[@johnberry2678]

You’re not black, I’m really getting tired of these fake stories

[@tomaskuli177]

@Whitney Titus Meh, I boarded a plane the minute I could leave. Didn't have a job, but could stay with my dad. Had A job within a week. And moved out within two (I'm very independent). Lived broke and paid all my bills first so maintained excellent credit. Went to community college, then online for BS degree, then my employer for a masters. Stayed away from drugs. Not saying i never tried any, but I like being self aware so not my thing. Learned another language. Have owned two homes. Drive a 14 year old car. Have money in the bank. One regret, never traveled outside the states. I like these vids because they're living part of my life. But being married with kids you can't always do everything you want. Main thing blacks don't seem to be doing is building wealth and persistently pursuing education and new experiences outside their comfort zone.

[@vaniset]

This is all i needed to hear. I was actually finishing up my TEFL course and heading to South Korea this helped reinforce

[@vinylbeatmachine2663]

I loved her interview!! Yo mama😂😂😂😂

[@NuNoo_Larue]

I love the confidence she has! "I have this big curly hair" and the attitude behind it! YES GIRL!!! Let people's light shine as bright as yours!

[@halojeff15]

i love the new introduction and new style of edits ranzo

[@mlrussell1]

YOU ARE BUTTERSCOTCH BEAUTIFUL! Loved your positive outlook, sense of adventure, and energy. Thanks for the info. I visited ROK in 1989 and loved it. Wish I could've spent time there as a civilian. Good luck in all your endeavors!

[@commenterperson4481]

19:23 another secret super-power? Telling stories wonderfully!

[@mikybacooper8436]

This is soooooooooo good! Thank you so much Ranzo, this was a fun interview & I'm so honored to be apart of this great project!

[@okaygee4132]

God bless you, Sis! Your personality, faith and intelligence are the business. Like Aha says, "You *glow* girl!"

[@williamsbaffour6746]

Thank you sty black

[@jocobb5068]

You have inspired me. I am from St. Croix, VI. Thank you for sharing your experience in South Korea!

[@julianna8567]

I’m Blasian (so half Asian half black) And I’ve never been to Korea but I’ve always been scared to because they wouldn’t accept me and my skin color. Especially since I’m half korean and have many family that live there. But now it doesn’t seem so bad at least as I thought it would be👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽❤️😜💮

[@annmariebusu9924]

Queen JulesTM I think you should visit. Give them a chance 😃

[@kanekiken00A]

@@annmariebusu9924 hi. I see you everywhere i guess we have the same taste in channels. Bless up from jamaica

[@annmariebusu9924]

Kaneki Ken hey family I am in Toronto. I bet you also like Tokyo ghoul😂. I am watching a video now on a lady owning a hair business in Korea. The black experience channel. Are you thinking of going to Japan on day. I heard all good things.

[@annmariebusu9924]

ኄኖክ ኃይሉ nope right now I am watching galaxy express 999. It a childhood fav I rediscovered. I really like hunter hunter😸

[@aldenwashington3285]

No one: Literally no one: Blasian: I’m blasian

[@ednas207]

Wow! I love this woman’s vibe!

[@vanessahillman8059]

As a white woman, having lived in SK for 7 years and dated and married a Korean national for almost all of that time, EVERYTHING this young lady said is so true.~ I do have a lot more privilege in SK than my fellow colored foreigners, which is sad to me. Even my father-in-law rejected me as a white person dating his son for five years. I can’t imagine how hard it would be for a black person seriously dating a Korean. It’s so lovely to hear that Seoul seems to be leading change and hiring more black teachers, as the smaller cities I’ve lived in are still predominantly white when it comes to ESL/EFL teachers. I wish this wise and beautiful woman good luck in all her endeavors!!!

[@slw04]

At 4 yrs old she literally had her first sink or swim moment and she came out on top. Love that story!

[@knowfreedom1763]

I have been binge watching these interviews lately. This one has been my absolute favorite. Love her vibe and energy💕

[@TheDtfamu89]

Whaaaat! V I massive!!!! Our stories parallel in that way. I too was born on St. Thomas and moved to central Florida when I was 12. I still go home though because I have siblings, cousins, and other family members there as well as on Tortola. I got so excited when I heard the Virgin Islands. Thank you for taking the time to do this interview. I wish you much happiness on your life journey.

[@mikybacooper8436]

🇻🇮🇻🇮🇻🇮🇻🇮

[@petitebaje]

"chirren" , das your Caribbean tongue peeking through there

[@petitebaje]

@Aniya Raine Lol, peace person.

[@LottoLogista]

My grandma is from Virginia and says "chirren". I love it 🤣🤣🤣

[@petitebaje]

@@LottoLogista That's interesting to learn, 'chirren or chilren'; it's said in Barbados in our dialect often. And in this lady's case, it's definitely her Caribbean roots when she says it.

[@LottoLogista]

@@petitebaje I agree, we aren't as far removed as black folks as one would believe

[@BigKing17]

Aniya Raine When she said small chirren that was definitely her carribbean accent. Don’t get your panties in a bunch.

[@brenellhornsby6566]

Something tells me that you went to Asia holding a lot of wisdom! It shows. You are deep, brilliant and I am hearing you speak many jewels that would make a most interesting and growth-producing book!

[@sfsuzetteful]

This little light of mine, I'm going let it shine! Thanks for that!!

[@jiminhart]

"I'm here until my bad days outnumber my good days." That's a good measurement to use. It's amazing how many people hang on until their good days are few and far between and don't leave even then.

[@dragoon4060]

I love her mentality!! Love the interview! DOPE

[@princesslve]

"someone else's light shining doesn't dim yours... and you never be afraid to shine brighter..." I didn't realise how much I needed to hear this today.

[@apc4y]

Absolutely fantastic interview. Extremely uplifting

[@TheAmerEthioQueen]

You really dropped some jewels of knowledge on here! Such a blessed and positive young lady! Love your spirit!

[@tiffanyculver4288]

She had me cracking up the whole video, love her energy!

[@susancantorna1097]

Mikyba has an awesome attitude about life in general. She will excel where ever she goes. I really enjoyed listening to this video. She respects the local culture while being true to her own.

[@Mugen_Gem]

Nice twist with the Korea interview.

[@elizabeththomas9485]

I just love u Mikyba, u are so delightful and your spirit is infectious. It is really sad that Koreans do not seriously get to know the foreigners, the " Gems " that are currently in their land better, they are missing out on a life time experience. This plus size young lady is just that, her attitude is amazing an just 28 years of age, Good job mom. I really enjoyed this video, kudos for Mikyba knowing who she is and not trying to change herself to fit in. This is a strong, self confident young black woman, so continue to travel and enjoy your life that was given u by the Almighty Creator, peace and blessings forever follow u.

[@babyhousewifee]

She’s so funny. My favorite one to date so real and refreshing

[@TheWitchBeauty]

Yes girl, drop that knowledge 💕👏😍

[@tmgadsden3844]

Can we get a part two to this interview!? Mikyaba's spirit warmed me. God Bless!

[@MerryLozza]

She’s so cool, funny and smart. She’s the kind of woman you could easily be friends with. I loved what she said about about her mum’s advice, ‘stay faithful, not fearful’ 👌🏻

[@dodo-tw8ny]

great lady, people on this channel are a great encouragement

[@shinbakihanma2749]

She's fun to listen to😊

[@mariesevere8864]

I love this story. Thank you for your candidness. This is very helpful.

[@sheilawilliamson3432]

Love this interview! Her spirit is real and beautiful. Stay being you💛

[@daimolight]

‘Someone’s shining does not dim yours.We can all shine together.’ 🙏

[@FoodTravelViews]

Oh my gosh she should have a show her energy, smile, everything was just beautiful . Loved this interview

[@kayserria]

I ended up subscribing to this channel because I love the interviews! First thing I noticed about her......infectious personality, beautiful smile.....overall just beautiful!!!. I liked the way she spoke, so down to earth, and honest. One thing about Korea, yes kids walk, and ride the bus by themselves, and know one ever bothers them. Can't do that here in the States. You'll end up on the news.

[@RootsDaughter41926]

Great addition to "The Black Experience....." brand... good video

[@wowzerssmith5027]

Ok see, I LIKE her! I love her energy and she is my fav so far in this series! GREAT content!!

[@oc0803]

Yes this is a great KZbin channel, and she is totally awesome.

[@Rabbitsliver]

Been outside of Korea for 12 years. I am still learning what to say and what not to say. Mostly politically correct terms for now. It's really hard to switch between Korean in my family and English with my friends esp. in terms of subtle cultural manners. Sometimes my family looks at me and says "Why are you so reluctant to say that?"

[@PhilCherry3]

Bad title. Wonderful interview! This woman was absolutely delightful & full of joy!💙

[@BBLove247]

What a cheerful beautiful person you are

[@NancyA.444]

She has such amazing energy! Really enjoyed this interview!

[@Dadiddy97]

"Maracuja" is how we call passion fruit in the French Caribbean too. It's pronounced slightly differently though. I didn't know it was a Portuguese word, learning every day...

[@GG-mk6pr]

Mexico too.

[@YiannisPho]

What an absolutely wonderful human being--not just bubbly and funny, but wise, too. I would love to see her make it to Greece--the place I was born and grew up.

[@mrs.kittylarou4970]

I love this woman cheerfulness. Shevis so happy and bubbly. I wish i had a best friend like this.

[@ariane2324]

Great interview, she's beautiful inside and out. I'm from Brazil and I would love to know more about her experience here.

[@mikybacooper8436]

I loved Brazil! I really enjoyed myself there. I was doing an internship at a beautiful high end hotel, so lots of work, but outside of work I did some exploring. I loved my little city/town, I was in Campos do Jardao, and I did the usual trips, saw Rio and Sao Paulo. I want to go back to explore Bahia more and make it down south to the waterfall.

[@beskar_rose]

I absolutely love this video!!! Excited to see the new wave of videos!

[@shanellerose1645]

Idk what it is about her but I absolutely adore her! Like that light of hers shines crazy crazy bright! I love it!

[@Lucy-eo4sr]

she said she never aimed to be a teacher but I'm getting that nice teacher vibe !

[@rhapsodicchimera9768]

You cant hold fear and faith. Words to live by. Really enjoyed this interview, she has a really infectious bright spirit.

[@alwaysincentivestrumpethic6689]

Great interview as always & the videos keep getting better 👌👌 !!! She is amazing 😂😂 !!! And gives amazing advice

[@lindah.2815]

14:52 those people in the back as she is talking positively about her pool experience and saying such positive things about this country you have this.

[@bluestilling101]

"Melanated Files World Wide" featuring Ranzo. This is great man. I had to check what I had clicked on when she said Korea.

[@bombwhippie]

Loved her energy! Beautiful lady! Part of my family is from the Caribbean. Keep that positive vibe going!

[@nichettucker8972]

I love how you answered the questions. You are inspiring. Definitely an old soul. Continue to let your light shine🕯️❤️

[@MsClark2009]

OMG, I love her personality. She needs a youtube channel to share this joy with the world.

[@Racatacataca]

You are a beautiful soul. Love your energy, keep being a great example of America’s finest!

[@marshat8657]

I think you're a beautiful person with very positive energy. You really represent yourself very well. Enjoy the culture! I'm Caribbean too from Jamaica but lives in Virginia, there's a large Korean population here.

[@awcrosby]

I absolutely LOVED this video!! I applaud you for what you are doing as an "expat"... as a foreigner! Love you girl! Keep up the good work. I came upon this video because my daughter wants to visit Korea SO bad... because of KPop. But she also has gained an appreciation of the Korean culture. You gave some good stories and experiences in this.

[@leslieh761]

I enjoyed watching this, although I have no desire to go to S. Korea, I do enjoy travel. One thing she said that's kind of jarring is how the children are safe there. That touched my very soul. I wish that all over the world, and yes, here in America ... we could say that. They should all have that basic comfort of feeling safe.

[@Skooh2000]

That smile is all she needs in life. Truly beautiful person.

[@jamarestwick9684]

She should have her own channel. I enjoyed every second of this content bcuz of her personality and presentation

[@honeybuzzard2843]

She diffinately knows how to "deal" with the culture of Korea... Loved how she handled the Photo Bomb. It's O.K....It's O.k. Elders are important there. She handled that Magnificently. Good Job Teach.

[@lauraspoonievlogs8883]

When she fluffed her curls I fluffed mine too, in solidarity Lol 🌀💕

[@wildwaymonee8o8]

🤭🤭🤭